It’s been three months since my brother’s car accident, and I’ve chosen to ignore the world around me. It’s easier than being reminded that he’s gone. For the most part, everyone leaves me alone, but there’s one person that can’t seem to take a hint—Caleb—my next door neighbor. I do my best to avoid him and his vain attempts at cheering me up, but he refuses to accept my new life goal of becoming a recluse.Just when I think things can’t get any worse, my school calls to let me know...

BrittneyOur club is feared by most and envied by others. We may be outlaws, but we also protect those that can't protect themselves.I am the club Princess, daughter of Stone and sister of our current President Buzz. My life isn't perfect but this club is my family. We protect each other.When a new club tries to take our territory and my life is in danger, Kyle one of our Prospects and the man I secretly love, vows to protect me.

Gender in a Transitional Era addresses a range of issues relevant in current gender and sexuality studies scholarship which span many disciplines. The contributors prioritize the critical thinking that continues to support the notion that we, as a society, still have a ways to go toward full gender equality in all spheres of life. This collection positions marginal voices at the center of complex gender issues in today’s society. Broad thematic topic areas include parental identities, advi...

Being a server - well, a good server - is so much more than taking an order and dropping food off at a table. Serving with hospitality can open doors to meaningful interactions with strangers, long-term relationships with regulars, and ultimately, consistent financial success.If you’re new to the restaurant industry, want to improve your skills, or you’re just curious about how to succeed as a server, look no further. As an eight-year veteran and single mom, who has been able to ra...

Dark magic is at work.A strange sickness plagues the land.Aksel must learn to control his powers before they control him.Twelve-year-old Aksel doesn’t want to be different, he doesn’t want fingers that glow with ice, doesn’t want powers that freeze whatever he touches. He’s terrified of being found out, or worse—hurting someone with powers he can’t control.But when a strange illness overtakes his town and cl...

It’s hard to be ordinary when you’re destined for the extraordinary. Can Amese stay true to herself without causing total world destruction?For millions of years, there have been six unique guardians of ancient elemental magic, each possessing the power to balance life in the universe. They are supposed to work together; instead, the rift between them is growing.Now it’s 13-year-old Amese’s turn to rule. To succeed with her training, Amese must transform in...

"Sabbath Keeping is not just a gentle and informative introduction to sabbath; it is an inspiration. Without question, this is the best book I've read in years on the art and discipline of keeping sabbath. We live in an age of hurry, an age of multitasking and stress; we could not need Lynne Baab's book more." -- Lauren F. Winner, author of Girl Meets God and Mudhouse SabbathPublishers Weekly Starred Review: In a gentle, concise style, Baab (A Renewed Spirituality) recommends a wee...